Physical Sciences at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying physical sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Arizona. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and approximately 45,601 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
University of Arizona Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Physical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
University of Arizona Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 77 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at University of Arizona
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Physical Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 62 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
The following physical sciences concentations are available at University of Arizona. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Arizona. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physics | 97 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 33 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
Related Majors
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Engineering Technologies
- Architecture & Related Services
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Mathematics & Statistics
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AZ, the home state for University of Arizona.
| Occupation | Jobs in AZ | Average Salary in AZ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 17,200 | $48,610 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,490 | $133,860 |
| Professors | 1,820 | $68,880 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,420 | $72,150 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,060 | $101,790 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Msr69er under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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